Surf Forecasts:
The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef (Haifa) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef (Haifa) in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the local stretch over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell. The swell is tiny and the wind is nearly always onshore or cross-onshore, so the surf is going to be pretty poor. The only spot that got a mention is The Reef (Haifa), a beach and reef setup that's good for beginners. It's inconsistent, so don't be surprised if there's nothing much to ride. The water temperature is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
We're looking at a long stretch of nothing. From Friday, August 21st, right through to Saturday, September 5th, every single session is a write-off with poor surf conditions. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 66 on the best day, and the swell is a measly 1ft to 3ft from the WNW, with a short, gutless period between 4 and 8 seconds. The wind is just about always onshore, ruining any chance of a clean wave.
There is one tiny glimmer, but it's a long way off. On the morning of Friday, September 4th, we get a moment of glassy conditions with the wind swinging light from the WNW. The swell is still tiny at 2ft, but that glassy surface is a major positive. It's a promising moment, but with such a small swell, it's not going to be pumping. Given the break is inconsistent and it rarely breaks, this is a real highlight simply because it's the only clean window.
So, the best of a bad bunch is that Friday, September 4th morning. It's the only time the wind will cooperate, and if you're a beginner, those tiny, clean waves might be just enough to have a fun little session. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 |
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 kJ | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:16PM0.20m | 7:09AM0.26m | 9:14PM0.23m | 8:24AM0.29m | 9:33PM0.26m | 9:04AM0.32m | 9:54PM0.28m | 9:37AM0.36m | 10:16PM0.31m | 10:06AM0.38m | 10:38PM0.33m | 10:34AM0.40m | 11:02PM0.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:29PM0.16m | 11:43PM0.20m | 2:45PM0.13m | 2:12AM0.17m | 3:18PM0.09m | 2:56AM0.14m | 3:44PM0.06m | 3:28AM0.11m | 4:08PM0.04m | 3:57AM0.08m | 4:32PM0.02m | 4:25AM0.06m | 4:56PM0.00m | 4:53AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 7 | 8 | — | 19 | 24 | — | 18 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | NW 2 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 2 | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 | 2193 | 2228 | 2193 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 | 3707 | 1552 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 | 920 | 1288 | 2228 | 325 |
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